Directions:
This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
Process:
Read over the prompts below.
Choose one prompt, and consider how it relates to your book. Prepare a response and add it to the discussion. You must post one original discussion response (i.e.your initial answer to the prompt).
To add to the discussion, you must first log in to wikispaces using your username and password. Then, click on the discussion tab at the top of this window to enter the discussion.
Then, respond/reply to two other responses from other students. This is essentially like the conversation you would normally have in class. Consider it a discussion; you give feedback, agree or disagree, or ask new, but related questions for your peers to consider.
Finally, go to the discussions of the two books you read previously. Participate in the discussion by contributing one post (response or original response). Make sure to not reveal too much information (the current book has not been finished by those in that discussion).
All responses will be scored based on their demonstration of thoughtfulness and understanding (content, audience, purpose).
Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!
1) What effects did the war have on Billy Pilgrim in the longrun and why do you think these sideffects occured?
2. How does the switching of the setting/surroundings affect this book and your understanding of it?
3.) How did Vonnegut show the similarities between him and Billy Pilgrim? Explain the appearance Vonnegut gave Billy when Vonnegut said he was only a baby during the war. (Knowing that they are similar)
4) Describe some similarties and differences between Billy Pilgrim and Kurt Vonnegut.
5) Billy Pilgrim was a very intersting character in Vonnegut's novel of a story of WWII. Describe Billy Pilgrim in detail, how Vonnegut used him as a reflection of something else, and the outcome of his character by the end of the book.
6). Compare/contrast the viewpoints of Tralfamadorians and Earthlings that are presented in the novel. Consider the differing ways of life and what ideas confuse the two races.
7.) Why did Kurt Vonnegut go from the narrator to the main character Billy Pilgrim?
8.) How does Vonnegut compare to the characters in his novel? Use examples to show the parallelism that Vonnegut included between himself and his characters.
9.) What are some significant connections between this book and World War II? What about the author and main character?
10.) Is Billy insane or sane? Why or Why Not?
11.) What kind of character is Billy Pilgrim, Static, Dynamic, or Neither? Use examples from his life throughout the story to explain your answer.
12.) What is the purpose for Vonnegut making the time traveling occur in this book? Why do you think this?
13.) What is the reason for Vonnegut using humor and excitment for Dresden even though Dresden was depressing?
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Discussion TwoDirections:
This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
Process:
Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!
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Prompts:
1) What effects did the war have on Billy Pilgrim in the longrun and why do you think these sideffects occured?2. How does the switching of the setting/surroundings affect this book and your understanding of it?
3.) How did Vonnegut show the similarities between him and Billy Pilgrim? Explain the appearance Vonnegut gave Billy when Vonnegut said he was only a baby during the war. (Knowing that they are similar)
4) Describe some similarties and differences between Billy Pilgrim and Kurt Vonnegut.
5) Billy Pilgrim was a very intersting character in Vonnegut's novel of a story of WWII. Describe Billy Pilgrim in detail, how Vonnegut used him as a reflection of something else, and the outcome of his character by the end of the book.
6). Compare/contrast the viewpoints of Tralfamadorians and Earthlings that are presented in the novel. Consider the differing ways of life and what ideas confuse the two races.
7.) Why did Kurt Vonnegut go from the narrator to the main character Billy Pilgrim?
8.) How does Vonnegut compare to the characters in his novel? Use examples to show the parallelism that Vonnegut included between himself and his characters.
9.) What are some significant connections between this book and World War II? What about the author and main character?
10.) Is Billy insane or sane? Why or Why Not?
11.) What kind of character is Billy Pilgrim, Static, Dynamic, or Neither? Use examples from his life throughout the story to explain your answer.
12.) What is the purpose for Vonnegut making the time traveling occur in this book? Why do you think this?
13.) What is the reason for Vonnegut using humor and excitment for Dresden even though Dresden was depressing?